Identifying untapped potential for renewable energy in the Southwestern United States
The Clean Coalition found significant potential from ready-to-deploy wind and solar projects.
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Presentation: Goleta Load Pocket and Montecito
Community Microgrid Initiative
About the Goleta Load Pocket
The Goleta Load Pocket spans 70 miles of California coastline encompassing the cities of Goleta, Santa Barbara (including Montecito), and Carpinteria. Because the Goleta Load Pocket is a highly transmission-vulnerable, disaster-prone region, the community can benefit greatly from the resilience provided by local renewables.
The perfect opportunity for a comprehensive Community Microgrid
In October 2018, the Clean Coalition’s Craig Lewis and Gregory Young presented on what this opportunity could mean for the Goleta Load Pocket.
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The Los Angeles Community College District considers solar+storage for a downtown office
The Solar Microgrid installation would bring the LACCD substantial environmental and resilience benefits.
Read MoreAn ambitious residential Solar Microgrid initiative launches in Southern California
Executive Director Craig Lewis reports on a Solar Microgrid in Montecito, featuring solar+storage and microgrid controls.
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